Asian nations rely more on energy imports from the Strait of Hormuz than Europe, the US, or Oceania.
Source: Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600
America ALLOWS Modi Regime purchase oil from Russia temporarily.
American EXPECTS, India will purchase costlier oil from it. Narendra Modi’s regime is a puppet in the hands of America who has TRADED ‘India’ in return for support to Rule over India. Source: Raju Parulekar
How many days of oil does Asia have in reserve?
Our 2025 AI Job Impacts Analysis found that starting in 2028-2029, AI will create more jobs than it eliminates. Yet, each year, over 32 million jobs will be significantly transformedAcross Asia, reserves range from more than 250 days in some countries to just a few weeks in others. In times of geopolitical tension, energy security is firmly back in focus. Source: Khaosod English
Kospi -6%, bigger drop than Liberation day, worst day since August 2024 carry trade unwind
Source: www.zerohedge.com, Bloomberg
TRILLION DOLLAR BABY
Samsung becomes the first Korean company to reach a $1 trillion market capitalization. Source: Jukan @jukan05
Korean stock market FOMO risks crash
"The Bank of Korea noted rising market volatility and investor anxiety, with VKOSPI spiking to levels typical of market crashes" It's very unusual for implied options volatility to rise during a rally unless there is extreme reach for call options. Normally volatility spikes at the lows not the highs. Imagine what volatility will be like at these lows... Source: Mac10
South Korea’s KOSPI hit an all-time high
(+175% YoY), led by semiconductor giants like Samsung and SK hynix, driven by soaring chip exports (+134% YoY) fueled by global AI demand. Retail investors are shifting from crypto to domestic AI and semiconductor stocks, as the “Kimchi Premium” shrinks. Source: Bull Theory
What is the size of the yen carry trade?
There are various types and forms of the yen carry trade. This table from our comprehensive report on this topic shows that its size is substantial. Using conservative estimates, I would put it at $1 trillion.
